A surprise mea culpa has served as the latest twist in a strange buildup to WrestleMania 42’s main event. The World Heavyweight Championship showdown between CM Punk and Roman Reigns will bring the curtain down on wrestling’s biggest weekend, but at this stage they’re equally likely to come to blows as hug all the bad blood out.
Here’s how to watch WrestleMania 42 live streams from anywhere with a VPN .
WrestleMania 42 live streams: TV schedule, dates
WrestleMania 42 takes place on Saturday, April 18 and Sunday, April 19.
► Time (each day) — 6 p.m. ET / 3 p.m. PT / 11 p.m. BST / 8 a.m. AEST (next day)
• U.S. — ESPN Unlimited
• RoW — Watch on Netflix
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CM Punk admitted to taking things too far by pledging to bury Reigns next to his late father Sika Anoaʻi, to which the Head of the Table responded by… showering his erstwhile enemy in adulation, adulation that has been returned with interest. They’re being far too nice to each other, and something tells us it could all be an elaborate charade and that somebody is being lured into a false sense of security.
Speaking of which, John Cena’s sudden return — albeit in a hosting capacity — has raised hopes that a more fitting farewell is in store. Having bowed out last December in low-key fashion unbecoming of an all-time WWE legend, it isn’t difficult to imagine him taking revenge on Gunther. It wouldn’t be the first time a WrestleMania host has got involved. Just ask “Stone Cold” Steve Austin or Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson.
There are 13 matches on the card in total, including eight title fights, but the “so-called” lower-stakes showdowns, such as Oba Femi’s seismic meeting with Brock Lesnar and Jacob Fatu’s grudge match with Drew McIntyre, are every ounce as compelling.
Here’s how to watch WrestleMania 2026 online and on TV — starting with free streaming options. The WrestleMania card and schedule are laid out just below.
WrestleMania card 2026
Saturday, April 18
• The Vision (Logan Paul & Austin Theory) & IShowSpeed (with Paul Heyman) vs The Usos (Jey Uso & Jimmy Uso) & LA Knight
• Jacob Fatu vs Drew McIntyre
• Stephanie Vaquer (c) vs Liv Morgan — WWE Women’s World Championship
• AJ Lee (c) vs Becky Lynch — WWE Women’s Intercontinental Championship
• The Irresistible Forces (Nia Jax & Lash Legend) (c) vs Charlotte Flair & Alexa Bliss vs Bayley & Lyra Valkyria vs The Bella Twins (Brie Bella & Nikki Bella) — WWE Women’s Tag Team Championship
• Seth Rollins vs Gunther
• Cody Rhodes (c) vs Randy Orton (with Pat McAfee) — Undisputed WWE Championship
Sunday, April 19
• Oba Femi vs Brock Lesnar
• Penta (c) vs Je’Von Evans vs Dragon Lee vs JD McDonagh vs Rusev vs Rey Mysterio — WWE Intercontinental Championship
• Jade Cargill (c) vs Rhea Ripley — WWE Women’s Championship
• Sami Zayn (c) vs Trick Williams — WWE United States Championship
• Finn Balor vs Dominik Mysterio
• CM Punk (c) vs Roman Reigns — WWE World Heavyweight Championship
How to watch WrestleMania 42 from anywhere
Away from home at the moment and blocked from watching WrestleMania 42 on your usual subscription?
You can still tune in live thanks to the wonders of a VPN (Virtual Private Network). The software allows your devices to appear as if they’re back in your home country regardless of where in the world you are. So ideal for viewers away on vacation or on business. Among our favorites is Surfshark. It’s among the best on the market:
Using a VPN is incredibly simple.
1. Install the VPN of your choice. As we’ve said, Surfshark is our favorite.
2. Choose the location you wish to connect to in the VPN app. For instance, if you’re visiting the U.S. and want to view a U.K. service, select ‘United Kingdom’ from the list.
3. Sit back and enjoy the show. Head to Netflix, sign in, and watch WrestleMania 42 live.
How to watch WrestleMania 42 live streams in the U.S.
In the U.S., WrestleMania 42, along with other WWE Premium events, are now exclusive to ESPN DTC.
You’ll need the ESPN Unlimited plan for WrestleMania 2026, which comes bundled with some Hulu+ Live TV, DirecTV and Fubo packages.
Alternatively, ESPN Unlimited costs $29.99 per month or $299.99 per year.
The opening hour on Saturday and the opening hour on Sunday will be shown on ESPN2 and ESPN respectively, both of which are available through an OTT cable TV alternative.
Sling will give you the most bang for your buck. Sling Orange includes both channels, and prices range from $4.99 per day to $115 per quarter.
Outside the U.S. right now? You can use a VPN, such as Surfshark, to access your streaming subscriptions from anywhere.
How to watch WrestleMania 42 live streams in U.K., Canada and Australia
Wrestling fans in the U.K., Canada, Australia, and various other countries can watch WrestleMania 42 live on Netflix, the home of WWE around the world.
The cheapest Netflix prices in select countries are as follows:
- Australia — AU$9.99/month
- Canada — CA$7.99/month
- New Zealand — NZ$17.99/month
- U.K. — £5.99/month
Traveling in the U.S. from the U.K., Canada or Australia? You can use Surfshark to access your Netflix subscription from anywhere in the world.
Will John Cena be at WrestleMania 42?
Yes, 17-time world champion John Cena, who stepped away from the squared circle in December 2025, is taking up hosting duties at Las Vegas’ Allegiant Stadium for WrestleMania 2026.
What are the WrestleMania 42 title matches?
WrestleMania 2026 is set to host eight title matches — four on Saturday and four on Sunday.
Saturday’s headline acts are the WWE Women’s World Championship match between Stephanie Vaquer and Liv Morgan, the WWE Women’s Intercontinental Championship match between AJ Lee and Becky Lynch, a fatal four-way for the WWE Women’s Tag Team Championship match between Nia Jax & Lash Legend, Charlotte Flair & Alexa Bliss, Bayley & Lyra Valkyria and Brie Bella & Nikki Bella, and the Undisputed WWE Championship match between Cody Rhodes and Randy Orton.
On Sunday, it’s the six-pack ladder match for the WWE Intercontinental Championship between Penta, Je’Von Evans, Dragon Lee, JD McDonagh, Rusev and Rey Mysterio, the WWE Women’s Championship match between Jade Cargill and Rhea Ripley, the WWE United States Championship match between Sami Zayn and Trick Williams, and the WWE World Heavyweight Championship match between CM Punk and Roman Reigns.
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